Golf Drills at Home

Full Swing Drills (No Ball Needed)

1. Mirror Swing Drill

Purpose: Improve posture, takeaway, and positions

  • Stand in front of a mirror
  • Check:
    • Neutral spine at address
    • Club parallel to ground at takeaway
    • Lead arm straight at the top
      πŸ‘‰ Do 10 slow-motion reps daily

2. Towel Connection Drill

Purpose: Improve arm–body connection

  • Place a towel under both armpits
  • Make half swings without dropping it
    πŸ‘‰ Builds consistency and prevents arm-dominated swings

3. Wall Rotation Drill

Purpose: Increase hip and shoulder rotation

  • Stand with lead hip near a wall
  • Rotate backswing without bumping the wall
  • On downswing, rotate hips without sliding
    πŸ‘‰ Excellent for power without losing balance

🎯 Short Game & Putting Drills (Living Room Friendly)

4. Putting Gate Drill

Purpose: Improve start line

  • Place two coins just wider than your putter head
  • Roll putts through the β€œgate”
    πŸ‘‰ 5–10 minutes daily = huge gains

5. Carpet Distance Control

Purpose: Speed control

  • Putt to different targets (cups, books, pillows)
  • Focus on rolling the ball, not hitting it
    πŸ‘‰ Great for lag putting confidence

6. One-Handed Putting

Purpose: Face control & feel

  • Putt with trail hand only
  • Then lead hand only
    πŸ‘‰ Improves touch and face awareness

βš™οΈ Fundamentals & Consistency

7. Grip Pressure Drill

Purpose: Reduce tension

  • Swing at 50% speed while holding club at β€œ4/10” pressure
    πŸ‘‰ Helps eliminate casting and flipping

8. Balance Finish Drill

Purpose: Better sequencing

  • Hold your finish for 3 seconds
  • Weight fully on lead foot
    πŸ‘‰ If you can’t hold it, the swing’s off

🧠 Mental Game at Home

9. Pre-Shot Routine Rehearsal

Purpose: Transfer practice to the course

  • Pick a target
  • Visualize shot
  • Step in and swing
    πŸ‘‰ Builds confidence under pressure

10. Slow Motion Swings

Purpose: Improve sequencing

  • 25–30% speed
  • Focus on transition and tempo
    πŸ‘‰ One of Tiger Woods’ favorite drills

⏱️ Simple 15-Min Daily Routine

  • 5 min: Mirror swings
  • 5 min: Putting gate drill
  • 5 min: Slow-motion swings

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